As of February 2026, the status of Skittles in Russia is a nuanced "partial presence." Following the geopolitical events of 2022, Mars, Inc. (the parent company of Skittles) announced that it would scale back its operations in Russia, halting all new investments, advertising, and the import/export of its products. However, unlike some companies that exited entirely, Mars chose to continue a "limited" operation focused on providing food for people and pets, citing a humanitarian responsibility to its 6,000 Russian employees. This means that while Skittles are no longer "marketed" or officially imported, they may still be found on shelves through local production at Mars' existing Russian factories or via "parallel imports" from third-party distributors in neighboring countries. In 2026, international monitoring groups still list Mars as a company that is "scaling back" but not fully "withdrawn," leading to ongoing discussions about the ethics of brand presence in the region during the continuing conflict.